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4.3" Polished Turkish Stick Agate Sphere - Turkey
This is a gorgeous sphere of Turkish stick agate from the mines of Ankara, Turkey. It is polished to a mirror-finish and features beautiful aragonite "stick" crystal formations that became encapsulated in agate. The diameter of this specimen is 4.3".
The polish work on this sphere is second to none, with none of the dull spots or scuff marks like those seen on lower quality material.
Comes with an acrylic ring display stand.
The polish work on this sphere is second to none, with none of the dull spots or scuff marks like those seen on lower quality material.
Comes with an acrylic ring display stand.
About Turkish Stick Agate
Stick Agate, also known as "Needle Agate", is a formation of agate that comes from mines in Ankara, Turkey. This agate often features stick-like formations surrounded by agate. This occurs when agate fills a cavity within a rock that already contains mineral formations throughout. In the case of these stick agates from Turkey, the agate formed as a pseudomorph after aragonite and/or sagenite crystals. In some cases, these aragonite crystals form as hollow tubes that, when polished, contain agate and/or druzy quartz within.
Stick Agate, also known as "Needle Agate", is a formation of agate that comes from mines in Ankara, Turkey. This agate often features stick-like formations surrounded by agate. This occurs when agate fills a cavity within a rock that already contains mineral formations throughout. In the case of these stick agates from Turkey, the agate formed as a pseudomorph after aragonite and/or sagenite crystals. In some cases, these aragonite crystals form as hollow tubes that, when polished, contain agate and/or druzy quartz within.
SPECIES
Chalcedony var. Agate & Aragonite
LOCATION
Cubuk, Northern Ankara, Turkey
SIZE
4.3" diameter
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#308261
